Fri Apr 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
103
away
Chemistry
Hot
Atlanta HawksHawks
97
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 23 | 29 | 27 | 24 | 103 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 28 | 19 | 25 | 25 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Celtics held off the Hawks 103-97. Celtics' starting five clicked while the Hawks looked disjointed. Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Hawks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.